Learn about "normal birth" from an institute that strives to promote respect for the birth process by providing relevant and useful information. (
http://www.lamaze.org/
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Read the current information available to those about to give birth. ChildBirth.org provides prospective parents with answers to their many questions. (
http://www.childbirth.org/
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Explore this comprehensive site on midwifery. It includes information on the profession of midwifery as well as articles of interest and a glossary of terms. There is also a forum where you can ask questions and make comments. (
http://www.midwifeinfo.com/
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Learn more about neonatal behavioral assessment scales from the Brazelton Institute located in the Children's Hospital in Boston. (
http://www.brazelton-institute.com/
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Get a better understanding of the special needs and health concerns of premature infants by reading this Kids Health primer written especially for new parents. (
http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/growing/preemies.html
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